The Attorney General’s office released the ballot title and summary for Initiative 594.

Ballot Title
Initiative Measure No. 594 concerns background checks for gun sales and transfers.

This measure would apply the background-check requirements currently used for gun sales by licensed dealers to all gun sales and transfers, with specific exceptions, and require the checks be conducted through licensed dealers.

Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Ballot Measure Summary
Current law requires background checks before a person may purchase a gun from a licensed dealer. This measure would extend this requirement to all gun purchases and transfers in Washington with specific exceptions, e.g., transfers within families, temporary transfers for self-defense and hunting, and antiques. Licensed firearms dealers would conduct the background checks and could charge a fee. It would allow additional background-check time for pistol purchases. Violation of these requirements would be a crime.